What is civil liberties rating in Cyprus?

Civil liberties rating in Cyprus was 2 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Cyprus?

The highest recorded value was 4 in 1974.

What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Cyprus?

The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1989.

How does Cyprus rank for civil liberties rating?

Cyprus ranks 120th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.

Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Cyprus?

Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cyprus data come from?

The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Civil liberties rating in Cyprus

Name: Civil liberties rating in Cyprus
Creator: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cyprus: Civil liberties rating was 2 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

Change on year

up 100.0%

World rank

120th

of 198 countries

All-time high

in 1974

All-time low

in 1989

Years of data

1972–2025

Civil liberties rating in Cyprus, 1972–2025

Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Cyprus recorded 2 for civil liberties rating in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, civil liberties rating in Cyprus peaked at 4 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1989.

Cyprus ranks 120th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	3.62	3	4	8
1980s	2	1	3	9
1990s	1	1	1	10
2000s	1	1	1	10
2010s	1	1	1	10
2020s	1.17	1	2	6

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More reference data data for Cyprus

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Summer temperature anomalies -0.3996 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 0.2713 °C (2026)
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Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1512 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 0.8299 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 119.37 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is civil liberties rating in Cyprus?: Civil liberties rating in Cyprus was 2 in 2025, according to Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest civil liberties rating recorded in Cyprus?: The highest recorded value was 4 in 1974.
What is the lowest civil liberties rating recorded in Cyprus?: The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1989.
How does Cyprus rank for civil liberties rating?: Cyprus ranks 120th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
Is civil liberties rating rising or falling in Cyprus?: Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cyprus data come from?: The figures come from Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Civil liberties rating. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Civil liberties rating
Source: Freedom House (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 199 places, 10,083 data points, 1972–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Identifies the extent of freedom of expression and association, the rule of law, and personal autonomy. Lower ratings indicate more liberties.